Semiconductor test startup raises $6.6 million

Octavian Scientific Inc., an early stage company creating semiconductor test technology, has said it has secured $6.6 million in financing from OVP Venture Partners, TL Ventures and Northwest Technology Ventures.

Octavian (Portland, Oregon) also announced that OVP partner John Hull and Javier Fernandez of TL Ventures have joined the company's board of directors.

Octavian CEO Mark Gardiner said the money would be used to hire employees to pursue engineering, marketing and sales functions, as well for product development.

The company is located on the campus of Portland State University in downtown Portland.